JUSTIN THOMPSON

9604 Landcastle Drive Ashland, VA 23005 954-605-0317 jtt7yj@virginia.edu

Objective: To obtain a full time elementary teaching position
EDUCATION
University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA (2014-2015)
Master of Teaching: Certification in Elementary Education (PK-6), GPA: 4.00
University of Georgia Athens, GA (1996-2001)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major: Management, GPA: 3.52
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Harvie Elementary School - Henrico, VA (August-December 2015)
FOURTH GRADE STUDENT TEACHER
Designed and implemented daily multidisciplinary lesson plans to address the academic, developmental, and social
needs of diverse group of students: predominantly African American students in a Title I school setting
Designed, planned, and led whole and small group instruction based on assessment data in the subjects of reading,
writing, mathematics, science, and Virginia studies
Adapted differentiated activities for independent literacy and math workstations to strengthen skill mastery
Created math/reading strategy boards and graphic organizers for the grade level team to aid visual learners
Administered assessments including NWEA, Fountas and Pinnell, and DSA to tailor data-based instruction plans
Clark Elementary School - Charlottesville, VA (January-April 2015)
FIRST GRADE PRACTICUM STUDENT
Co-taught a four lesson math unit focusing upon developing addition and subtraction skills instruction incorporating
use of manipulatives and hands-on activities
Used Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model to nurture healthy student-teacher relationships at
a Title I school
Conducted morning meetings and led small group reading lessons and activities with a focus upon preparation for
upcoming PALS assessment
MERIWETHER LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (SEPTEMBER- NOVEMBER 2014)
THIRD GRADE PRACTICUM STUDENT
Designed and implemented a whole group math lesson involving the use of money based on pre-assessment data
Conducted an interactive non-fiction read aloud
Reflected deeply upon my first teaching experience and learned a great deal from my mentor teacher.
TUTORING
Greer Elementary After-School McGuffey Reading Center Program - Charlottesville, VA (January-April 2015)
Worked with a fifth grade student using timed repeated readings, word study, and DR-TA reading activities
Venable Elementary After-School McGuffey Reading Center Program - Charlottesville, VA (SeptemberNovember 2014)
Worked with a second grade student using timed repeated readings, word study, and DR-TA reading activities
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Leader in Me Training Harvie Elementary School 8 hours (Summer 2015)
Virginia Historical Society Grade Four Virginia Studies 1.5 hours (Summer 2015)
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Broward Pump and Supply Company Fort Lauderdale, FL (2000-2014)
Vice President and General Manager
Responsible for the administration and daily operations of four locations and twenty employees
Roles within the company: customer service, accounts receivable, accounts payable, human resources, risk
management, inside sales, inventory management, accounting, and operations management